Mythology

Mythology

The term mythology can refer to either the study of myths, or to a body of myths. Comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures. In the study of folklore, a myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Many scholars in other fields use the term "myth" in somewhat different ways. In a very broad sense, the word can refer to any traditional story.

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Hermes

Anthropology; Mythology

Deus do vôo, ladrões, comércio e viajantes. Mensageiro dos deuses. Filho do Zeus por Titã.

Poseidon

Anthropology; Mythology

Deus do mar, tempestades e cavalos. Seus filhos são os gêmeos celestes, Polifemo e Triton. Sua arma é um tridente por que ele pode agitar acima dos mares, destruir navios e afogar os marinheiros.

Zeus

Anthropology; Mythology

O pai de todos os pais, a sabedoria e a luz. o rei dos deuses, depois de matar seu pai, Kronos que comeram irmãos do Zeus mas sua mãe conseguiu salvar o bebê Zeus. Zeus quando cresceu que ele ...